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Work to scale up the health system in preparation for COVID-19 was today outlined by Health Minister David Clark, as he reported back to the new Epidemic Response Committee.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says 36 new intensive care beds at Christchurch Hospital’s new Hagley building are being fast tracked so they are available for treatment of COVID-19 patients.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Medical face masks from the national reserve supply are now being distributed to District Health Boards, while at the same time local production is being ramped up.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Associate Health and Whānau Ora Minister Peeni Henare has today announced the Government’s plan to support Māori communities and businesses in the face of COVID-19.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Hon Peeni Henare
  • Hon Willie Jackson
  • Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti
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  • Health
  • Māori Development

The Government and the hospitality industry have worked together to produce guidelines to assist with managing and reducing transmission of COVID-19, Health Minister David Clark announced today. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government has reinforced its commitment to protecting the health of New Zealanders from COVID-19 through the cancellation of indoor events with more than 100 people. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

A new trial scheme will see a Police officer, paramedic and mental health professional respond in a special team to mental health emergency calls in Wellington city.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Health
  • Police

The Government’s commitment to protecting New Zealanders’ health is being backed by an initial dedicated $500 million fund to strengthen our health services to fight and contain COVID-19.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Cabinet has confirmed that travel restrictions currently in place for China and Iran will continue for a further week.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Minister for Women and Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter has welcomed new best-practice guidance for the treatment of endometriosis in New Zealand.

  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

The Government has announced a suite of new actions as it steps up its response to the rapidly changing global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Vaping regulation that balances helping cigarette smokers quit while not encouraging new users, will be introduced to Parliament tomorrow, Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa says.

  • Hon Jenny Salesa
  • Health

Temporary restrictions on travel from China will remain in place as a precautionary measure to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The rapid uptake of life-saving new hepatitis C medicine Maviret since it was funded by PHARMAC a year ago means the elimination of the deadly disease from this country is a realistic goal, Health Minister David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Hundreds of thousands of young adults will be offered measles vaccinations in a new campaign to strengthen New Zealand’s immunisation system, Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter said at its launch in Auckland today.

  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

The Government is committing $300,000 to fund research to update behavioural information to make sure HIV and STI prevention services are targeted appropriately in New Zealand.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Prime Minister
  • Finance
  • Health

World Cancer Day tomorrow is a perfect time to take stock of our progress so far in delivering improved cancer prevention and care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Comprehensive health measures will be in place to prevent New Zealanders returning from Wuhan spreading the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Ministry of Health has awarded the site clearance and demolition works contract for the New Dunedin Hospital to Ceres New Zealand LLC, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The New Zealand Upgrade Programme to modernise the economy includes new and expanded child health, maternity and mental health facilities as part of a package of priority health investments.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

Public health staff will begin meeting flights from China from tomorrow, to actively look for signs of the novel coronavirus and provide advice, information and reassurance to passengers.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he is delighted that PHARMAC has struck a provisional deal to fund Kalydeco – a medicine which is set to improve the quality of life for about 30 New Zealand children and adults with cystic fibrosis.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Coalition Government is delivering this year the changes to Funded Family Care the disability sector has long-asked for, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa.

  • Hon Jenny Salesa
  • Health